Residents living around Grenfell now have the latest environmental update. On 17 December 2025 the UK Government published the site’s monthly noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports for the period 3–30 November, with a contact for translation support.

The documents confirm deconstruction remained in “Sequence 2” during November, progressing the tower from around 67 metres (24th floor) towards 35 metres (12th floor). That context matters because trigger levels are set according to the phase of works.

Noise first. Three Class 1 monitors around the hoarding (NMP1–NMP3) recorded no amber or red exceedances during site working hours. For this phase, the amber alert sits at 74–75 dB LAeq,1hr and the red action level at 71–72 dB LAeq,10hr. None were breached.

Air quality readings were steadier than headlines suggest. Five particulate monitors (DMP1–DMP5) showed nine short PM2.5 amber alerts at DMP2 against a 15‑minute trigger of 54 µg/m3. Investigators attribute these to fog and high humidity rather than site activity; there were zero one‑hour red breaches at any location.

On vibration, no red action levels were exceeded. There were four amber events at VMP1 and two at VMP2, linked mainly to vehicle movements such as skip exchanges; VMP3 registered none. Trigger bands here are 1 mm/s (green, site pre‑warning), 3 mm/s (amber) and 5 mm/s (red for commercial receptors).

What do these alerts mean in practice? Green prompts internal checks; amber requires the contractor to adapt methods; red triggers investigation and mitigation. For November, noise stayed below amber during working hours, PM2.5 only briefly nudged amber due to fog, and vibration amber moments were isolated and explained.

Why this level of monitoring matters is well established. The European Environment Agency estimates chronic transport noise contributes to about 66,000 premature deaths a year in Europe, while WHO guidance links environmental noise to heart disease, sleep disturbance and cognitive impacts. Keeping levels low around homes and schools is therefore a public‑health priority.

For residents, two quick actions help keep information usable. First, save the GOV.UK page to check each monthly release and, if needed, request a translated version via GrenfellTowerSite@communities.gov.uk. Second, scan the summary pages to see whether any amber or red alerts occurred near you during working hours.

On site, best practice for cleaner air and quieter work is straightforward. HSE guidance highlights water suppression, on‑tool extraction and correctly fitted RPE for dusty tasks, alongside choosing lower‑emission methods where possible. For noise and vibration, BS 5228 remains the reference for planning, liaison and control.

Looking ahead, continued monthly publication allows the community to track deconstruction with evidence, not guesswork. Clear summaries, consistent thresholds and open explanations-like November’s fog‑related PM2.5 spikes-build trust as the project moves towards the later stages of deconstruction.